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Mediterranean plants

Plants suited to Mediterranean climates: hot dry summers, mild wet winters.

879 plants

Flax Leaf Paperbark (Melaleuca Linariifolia) — Its narrow leaves support prolific white or cream bottlebrush-like flowers, prominent in summer and, image 54

Flax Leaf Paperbark

Melaleuca Linariifolia

Full · Zones 9–11

Flooded Gum (Eucalyptus Rudis) — Tolerant of waterlogged soils

Flooded Gum

Eucalyptus Rudis

Full · Zones 8–10

Foothill Penstemon (Penstemon Heterophyllus) — Foothill Penstemon (Penstemon heterophyllus) is a vibrant perennial reaching 1-3ft high

Foothill Penstemon

Penstemon Heterophyllus

Full · Zones 8–10

Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy') — The Forest Pansy Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy') is a stunning deciduous tree

Forest Pansy Redbud

Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Full · Zones 5–9

Forrest's Marlock (Eucalyptus Forrestiana) — Forrest's Marlock (Eucalyptus forrestiana) is a unique small tree or large shrub

Forrest's Marlock

Eucalyptus Forrestiana

Full · Zones 9–11

Fragrant Sumac (Rhus Aromatica) — deciduous shrub reaching 2-6 feet in height with a similar spread

Fragrant Sumac

Rhus Aromatica

Full · Zones 3–9

Fremont Cottonwood (Populus Fremontii) — This fast-growing species reaches heights of 40-60 feet, with a similar spread

Fremont Cottonwood

Populus Fremontii

Full · Zones 4–11

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — while also deterring deer and rabbits.<br><br>For optimal growth; well-draining soil is essential

French Lavender

Lavandula Dentata

Full · Zones 5–10

French Marigold (Tagetes Patula) — French Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a vibrant annual prized for its profuse flowering and easy care

French Marigold

Tagetes Patula

Full · Zones 3–10

French Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'French') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, French Thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

French Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris 'French'

Full · Zones 5–8

Fringed Wattle (Acacia Fimbriata) — is an evergreen shrub known for its vibrant yellow

Fringed Wattle

Acacia Fimbriata

Full · Zones 9–11

Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — The Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes speciosum) is a striking

Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry

Ribes Speciosum

Half · Zones 9–10

Gaiety Girl New Zealand Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Gaiety Girl') — is a captivating evergreen shrub reaching up to 6 feet in height and 4 feet wide

Gaiety Girl New Zealand Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Gaiety Girl'

Full · Zones 9–10

Gambel Oak (Quercus Gambelii) — The Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) is a deciduous tree native to the southwestern United States

Gambel Oak

Quercus Gambelii

Full · Zones 4–10

Garden Nemesia (Nemesia Strumosa) — reaching heights of 8-12 inches with a similar spread

Garden Nemesia

Nemesia Strumosa

Full · Zones 3–10

Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — The Garden Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a hardy deciduous shrub reaching 3-5 feet in height and width

Garden Red Currant

Ribes Rubrum

Half · Zones 3–7

Garnet Aeonium (Aeonium 'Garnet') — Aeonium 'Garnet' is a striking succulent forming rosettes with fleshy

Garnet Aeonium

Aeonium 'Garnet'

Full · Zones 9–11

Geraldton Wax Flower (Chamelaucium Uncinatum) — The Geraldton Wax Flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum) is an Australian native shrub

Geraldton Wax Flower

Chamelaucium Uncinatum

Full · Zones 9–11

Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii) — commonly known as the Transvaal Daisy

Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy

Gerbera Jamesonii

Full · Zones 8–10

Ghost Aloe (Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe') — is a distinctive succulent known for its pale grey-green leaves with a smooth

Ghost Aloe

Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe'

Full · Zones 9–11

Ghost Or Showy Gum (Eucalyptus Pauciflora) — commonly known as Snow Gum

Ghost Or Showy Gum

Eucalyptus Pauciflora

Full · Zones 9–10

Giant Reed, Arundo Reed (Arundo Donax) — Arundo donax, commonly called Giant Reed, is a fast-growing perennial reaching up to 20 feet in height

Giant Reed, Arundo Reed

Arundo Donax

Full · Zones 6–10

Giant Thevetia (Thevetia Thevetioides) — commonly dubbed Giant Thevetia

Giant Thevetia

Thevetia Thevetioides

Full · Zones 10–10

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — The Glacier Lily, Erythronium grandiflorum, is a delicate native bulb known for its bright yellow blooms

Glacier Lily

Erythronium Grandiflorum

Full · Zones 3–9